Plastic Surgery Specialist Lymphedema & Lipedema Management - Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Modern clinical facilities in Abu Abu

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Continuing professional development

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Plastic Surgery Specialist to join our Abu Dhabi healthcare team. The role focuses on assessment and management of lymphedema and lipedema, with opportunities to perform both surgical and non-surgical interventions within a multidisciplinary setting.

The ideal candidate will have a medical degree with plastic surgery specialization, valid licensure in Abu Dhabi/UAE, and proven experience in lymphatic conditions.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with plastic surgery specialization.
• Licensed to practice as Plastic Surgery Specialist in Abu Dhabi/UAE.
• Experience in lymphedema and/or lipedema management.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and patient-counselling skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage lymphedema and lipedema.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide surgical and non-surgical interventions.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, physiotherapists, and other specialists.
• Provide pre-operative counselling and post-operative follow-up.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Stay current with advances in lymphatic surgery and reconstruction.
• Participate in clinical meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient counselling

Team collaboration

Lymphedema management

English fluency

Education

Medical degree with plastic surgery specialization

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plastic Surgery Specialist to join our healthcare team in Abu Dhabi, with a particular focus on the assessment and management of lymphedema and lipedema. The successful candidate will provide specialist consultation, develop individualized treatment plans, perform appropriate surgical and non-surgical interventions, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with lymphedema, lipedema, and related lymphatic disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide conservative and surgical treatment options based on patient needs and clinical indications.
• Perform relevant plastic and reconstructive procedures, including lymphatic and soft-tissue procedures where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Evaluate patients for procedures such as liposuction/debulking for lipedema or lymphedema, where clinically appropriate.
• Provide pre-operative counselling, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and manage potential complications.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, physiotherapists, lymphatic therapists, nutritionists, radiologists, and other relevant specialists.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Stay current with advances in lymphatic surgery, lipedema management, microsurgery, and reconstructive plastic surgery.
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Valid eligibility/licensure to practice as a Plastic Surgery Specialist in Abu Dhabi/UAE, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven clinical experience in lymphedema and/or lipedema management.
• Strong experience in plastic, reconstructive, and/or lymphatic surgery.
• Microsurgical or lymphatic surgery experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing complex post-operative and chronic swelling conditions is an advantage.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and patient-counselling skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and ethical medical care.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other languages would be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will be particularly relevant:
• Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA)
• Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT)
• Lymphedema liposuction/debulking
• Lipedema surgical management
• Microsurgery and reconstructive procedures
• Complex soft-tissue reconstruction
• Post-cancer or post-surgical lymphedema
• Multidisciplinary lymphatic rehabilitation

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional and supportive clinical environment
• Opportunity to develop a specialized lymphedema and lipedema service
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• Modern clinical facilities in Abu Dhabi